Schedule Tuesday 21st October 2014
6am
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The Upper Hand
Series 2, Episode 9 - A Friend In NeedWhen a neighbour is jilted by her husband, she moves into Caroline's house and onto Caroline's housekeeper.
6:30am
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Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy
Episode 2, The Comedy of Characters: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines how the great characters of comedy are created, and why they can be found at the root of all comedy.
7am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7am
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Two Doors Down
Episode 4, The Height of the Iguana: Horrified Marlborough Road residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave them.
7:30am
(repeat)
7:30am
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Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - SuccessMark, Tim and Tom ask how we measure success. They draw on modern definitions of success and decide which ones are worthwhile.
7:50am
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
8am
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The Goon Show
Series 8, Episode 18 - The Curse of FrankensteinThe million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
8:30am
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Doctor At Large
Episode 1, The Deep End: Freshly qualified doctors Sparrow, Evans and Benskin's medical mishaps go on and on.
8:35am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9am
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The Now Show
Series 44, Episode 6Steve and Hugh are joined by guest Nish Kumar. With Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Jon Holmes.
9:30am
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Coming Alive
Episode 3.6, Endings and Beginnings: As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together?
9:35am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 11 - CelebrityFormer Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon guest stars as Mo White, Dani's old acting class chum who has made it big in the States.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You FamousAn unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.
10:05am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 42 - Wizard's BeardBilly finds a beard on the floor after the wizards have run by on their annual marathon.
10:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 48 - King CowdreyCouncillor Cowdrey's too good to be true brother arrives in town. It appears he is now a king.
10:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Magic ShowA broken wand forces Sooty to halt his magic show. With Sweep stuck in the sawing-in-half box and Richard transformed into a chicken, Sooty must put things right if he's going to impress Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee.
10:35am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 16 - The Exploding BedpanMonsieur Alfonse suffers a heart attack in Flick's lair, whilst under interrogation regarding the stolen money - naturally, Michelle has a plan to liberate him before he spills the beans.
11:10am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 6Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.
11:10am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In LoveMr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?
11:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 38 - Double TroubleMr Bean is over the moon when he meets Mr Pod - the two men have so much in common: the same shirt, jacket, trousers and even underpants. And to top it all, Pod is Bean's spitting image. But Mr Bean falls to earth with a bump when his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, finds Mr Pod much better looking than him.
11:45am
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
11:55am
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Roy
A selection of episodes from the third series of the children's comedy.
12pm
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The Goon Show
Series 8, Episode 18 - The Curse of FrankensteinThe million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
12:25pm
(repeat)
The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Doctor At Large
Episode 1, The Deep End: Freshly qualified doctors Sparrow, Evans and Benskin's medical mishaps go on and on.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 9 - The DogBeryl's none too keen when Sandra returns home with a small puppy, particularly as the landlord expressly forbids pets in the building.
1:15pm
(repeat)
Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
1:30pm
(repeat)
Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy
Episode 2, The Comedy of Characters: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines how the great characters of comedy are created, and why they can be found at the root of all comedy.
1:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 3When a valuable antique goes missing from Richard's display of china, suspicion falls upon Audrey - who appears to be suddenly splashing out on a number of home improvements at the Lodge.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over MatterDorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.
3:25pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You FamousAn unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.
3:30pm
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop ConcertRichard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!
4:05pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 17 - Going Like A BombWith Monsieur Alfonse now considered by Herr Flick to have been exploded by a bedpan, the Colonel sets up Captain Bertorelli to be caught with the stolen - and forged - money. Unfortunately, nothing runs smoothly...
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 39 - Hopping MadMr Bean's landlady has invited the Mayor for tea. But the frogspawn in Mr Bean's bath have hatched out and hundreds of agitated amphibians invite themselves as well. Can Mr Bean catch all the slippery little things?
4:20pm
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Second Thoughts
Series 2, Episode 8 - Foreign ExchangeAn Italian student comes to visit and causes chaos.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 40 - A Grand InvitationMr Bean meets an aristocratic old lady when he nearly runs over her dog in his Mini. He is thrilled to be invited for luncheon at her grand but strangely shabby mansion. He is so busy with matters of protocol that he does not notice that the lady and her sinister butler are not quite what they seem.
4:55pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 2, Episode 1 - A Night To RememberIt's the Fields' 25th wedding anniversary, and William books them a room in the hotel where they first spent the night together, and where he proposed.
5:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
5:25pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 8 - Hot WaterNow that Stan's left home, Blakey moves in as Mum and Olive's lodger. Unfortunately his meddling quickly puts an end to the immersion heater in the hot water tank and when he and Jack try to fix it, things only get worse!
5:30pm
(repeat)
Two Doors Down
Episode 4, The Height of the Iguana: Horrified Marlborough Road residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave them.
5:30pm
(repeat)
The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket
Series 1, Episode 2Dame Hilda's beloved budgie, Milton, manages to escape his cage and discover the freedom of the trees. When a kindly odd-job man manages to catch him, his presence in the house interferes with the recording of a radio programme.
5:35pm10 min
Boj
Episode 32 - Picnic In The ParkBoj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.
6pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 9 - The DogBeryl's none too keen when Sandra returns home with a small puppy, particularly as the landlord expressly forbids pets in the building.
6pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
6pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KidShirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.
6pm
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Act Your Age
Series 3, Episode 2Jon Richardson is joined by Andi Osho, Rufus Hound teams up with Andrew Maxwell and Ted Robbins is paired with both Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - Health And BeautyMark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good, and if this eternal quest will ever end.
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 11Billy is on the edge of a nervous breakdown as an injured pigeon triggers an outpouring of emotion. Nellie and Adrian suffer some embarrassing moments...
6:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major StarMelchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...
7pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Series 8, Episode 18 - The Curse of FrankensteinThe million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
7:20pm
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 3When a valuable antique goes missing from Richard's display of china, suspicion falls upon Audrey - who appears to be suddenly splashing out on a number of home improvements at the Lodge.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private PlaneBlackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.
7:30pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 1, The Deep End: Freshly qualified doctors Sparrow, Evans and Benskin's medical mishaps go on and on.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
8pm
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 1There's still no word from Peter's missing brother Simon so Peter happily takes on the role of surrogate father to Daniel. The Women's Institute calls for Peter's help in a bid to save the local lighthouse. Sidney Snell and pub landlord Ted are practising for their annual horn dance, but there is an accident during the rehearsal. Lyle and Peter get caught up in a burger war. Honor develops a soft spot for Lyle of which he is totally unaware. Beatrice is becoming increasingly volatile.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
(repeat)
Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy
Episode 2, The Comedy of Characters: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines how the great characters of comedy are created, and why they can be found at the root of all comedy.
8:40pm
(repeat)
Miranda
Series 1, Episode 6 - DogThe discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 4, Episode 6Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 4, Episode 6A stormy atmosphere lingers over Mount Pleasant following Robbie's revelations.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
9:30pm30 min
Give Out Girls
Episode 2 - The Hot BoyWhile promoting hair extensions, Marilyn ends up romantically involved with a hot young model. But is he all he seems?
9:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 4Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law to thrash out the hot topics of the week.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 4 - Dead Jonny WalkingLouise is distressed to learn she's carrying a girl, not a boy. After Donna fires Tim she is forced to work with depressed Janet and mad Munch. Gaz struggles to train Munch to be his best man while Janet picks a theme for Donna and Gaz's wedding: 'dead Jonny'.
10pm
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Misfits
Series 2, Episode 6After the existence of super-powers is exposed to the world at large, the gang become celebrity super-heroes, known as the 'ASBO Five'.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 3 - LibrarianLee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KidShirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.
10pm60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Like Hot BananasOne very funny man and his laptop. Dave puts 'Greatest Hits' albums, world records and superlative abuse under the spotlight. Warning: contains nude yo-yoing.
10pm30 min
Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 6 - PromAlfie decides that he can't go on teaching without his beloved class and quits Abbey Grove.
10pm
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Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - SuccessMark, Tim and Tom ask how we measure success. They draw on modern definitions of success and decide which ones are worthwhile.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 12, Episode 6Keith, Fearne and Gino are joined by Les Dennis, Joe Swash, Melanie Sykes and Samia Ghadie.
10:30pm30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 3, Episode 3Street magician Alternator 'disappears' the belongings of some Wall Street bankers. James and Barnaby use their visit to the United Nations to declare war on behalf of Britain. 'Kinky' Dutch TV personalities Raffa and Ralph have a drug-fuelled fetish party at a pharmaceutical corporation and Nigel Farage comes face to face with Lenny Henry, sort of.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Births, Deaths And Marriages
Series 1, Episode 3Malcolm is distracted by a breast feeding mother during a birth registration, causing Lorna to suspect he might have made his first ever mistake...
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The BrideGaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.
10:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 4 - BabyLucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.
10:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In LoveJeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...
11pm
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's BirthdayIt's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
11pm30 min
Small Scenes
Series 2, Episode 2Oxford Zoo is annexed by its own monkey kingdom, and a young woman falls under the romantic spell of the Great Dimbleby.
11pm
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The Mel And Sue Thing
Episode 1Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins's comedy show offers wisdom from the Old Biddies, grace from Cliff and Delia, plus the usual laughs, songs and silliness.
11:10pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over MatterDorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.
11:10pm
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 4 - The AffairMark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena, has a guilty secret.
11:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
11:20pm45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.
11:30pm
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Masala FM
Episode 3: When Auntieji upsets a listener, can Khalid save the Asian station?
11:35pm
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Lovesick
Scrotal Recall, Episode 3 - CressidaA flashback to 10 months earlier when Luke, desperate to sleep with childhood crush Ilona McLeod, drags Dylan and Evie to a posh party in the country.
11:40pm
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Cardinal Burns
Series 2, Episode 3This week we meet Chin, a party-loving Chinese Yuppie; and Banksy's French pen pal, Le Rat, comes to stay.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Midnight
(repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 2, Episode 5Sketches include Dominic Appleguard, the Rhodes Boyson hour and Neddy planting a bomb in a restaurant. Guest stars Paul Eddington.
12:10am
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Cardinal Burns
Series 2, Episode 4Things get ugly when New Guy and Charlie train a gang of resident office geeks in the art of flirting.
12:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 4 - Dead Jonny WalkingLouise is distressed to learn she's carrying a girl, not a boy. After Donna fires Tim she is forced to work with depressed Janet and mad Munch. Gaz struggles to train Munch to be his best man while Janet picks a theme for Donna and Gaz's wedding: 'dead Jonny'.
12:30am
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 6 - PromAlfie decides that he can't go on teaching without his beloved class and quits Abbey Grove.
12:40am
(repeat)
Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 6There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.
12:40am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 6Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp as they thrash out the hot topics of the week.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
1am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The BrideGaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.
1am
(repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 3, Episode 3Street magician Alternator 'disappears' the belongings of some Wall Street bankers. James and Barnaby use their visit to the United Nations to declare war on behalf of Britain. 'Kinky' Dutch TV personalities Raffa and Ralph have a drug-fuelled fetish party at a pharmaceutical corporation and Nigel Farage comes face to face with Lenny Henry, sort of.
1am
(repeat)
Act Your Age
Series 3, Episode 2Jon Richardson is joined by Andi Osho, Rufus Hound teams up with Andrew Maxwell and Ted Robbins is paired with both Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear.
1:15am
(repeat)
Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 2A mix of hilarious character-based sketches taking a look at life in the new millennium by following the lives of some extraordinary and sometimes sinister folk. It asks 'Just who are Britain? What do they? And why?'.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 2 - Identity TheftChaser Paul Sinha is joined by David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, and funny women Josie Long, Bridget Christie and Isy Suttie. Backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
1:35am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 3In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.
1:40am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
1:45am
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 3 - LibrarianLee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.
2:15am
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 4 - BabyLucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.
2:30am
(repeat)
Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy
Episode 2, The Comedy of Characters: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines how the great characters of comedy are created, and why they can be found at the root of all comedy.
2:45am
(repeat)
The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
2:45am
(repeat)
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties NightMeg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 2 - Identity TheftChaser Paul Sinha is joined by David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, and funny women Josie Long, Bridget Christie and Isy Suttie. Backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
3:15am
(repeat)
You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FuneralA lecherous mourner and a bitter widow make Ed and Lauren's first funeral together tricky. Elsewhere, Debs adds spice to her love life.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:45am
(repeat)
Rex The Runt
Series 1, Episode 3 - Adventures On Telly: Part 2The gang decide to go on with their adventure - they plan to go to the North Pole, drill a hole and find out what's at the centre of the Earth. This requires a visit to Dr. Dogg.
5:30am
(repeat)
Two Doors Down
Episode 4, The Height of the Iguana: Horrified Marlborough Road residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave them.
5:30am
(repeat)
The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket
Series 1, Episode 2Dame Hilda's beloved budgie, Milton, manages to escape his cage and discover the freedom of the trees. When a kindly odd-job man manages to catch him, his presence in the house interferes with the recording of a radio programme.